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1766/11/15
Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: new trade regulations
James writes that no money will be made "this session" due to new trade regulations.
GLC03107.03079
Abeel, John, 1667-1711
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re; state of markets at home and abroad
Abeel informs Robert, Jr. of trade transactions, and states that the fear of famine has caused an embargo to be placed on wheat from Philadelphia. He also notes that markets are in favor of farmers, but do not bode well for millers or merchants.
GLC03107.03080
1767/09/01
Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773
Account of Edward Welch with Robert Livingston, Jr.
The account began on 18 November 1766. Welch purchased wheat and a steer from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed labor at the furnace.
GLC03107.03081
1766/11-1767/11
Account of Giles Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.
The account began on 18 November 1766. Loomis purchased wheat, corn, a cow, and other provisions from Robert, Jr.
GLC03107.03082
Account of Angass McDussie with Robert Livingston, Jr.
The account began on 18 November 1766. McDussie purchased wheat, a cow, pork, and codfish from Robert, Jr.
GLC03107.03083
1766/11/24
Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans for trade
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03084
1766/12/04
Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: law suits
Yates writes that the sheriff will look into a complaint filed by Robert, Jr., and gives an explanation of some other legal matters. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03085
1766/12/09
Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: next meeting for the Supervisors
Stevenson notes the date of the next meeting for the Supervisors, and hopes that Robert, Jr. will be in attendance.
GLC03107.03086
1767/06/26
Ten Eyck, Barent, fl. 1765-1767
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: smith work [in Dutch]
Dates on the account are 9 December 1766, 7 March 1767, and 13 May 1767.
GLC03107.03087
1766/12-1767/11
Account of James Bryan with Robert Livingston, Jr.
The account began on 9 December 1766. James Bryan purchased wheat, pork, cod fish, a kettle, and other items from Robert, Jr.
GLC03107.03088
1766/12/18
St. John, Henry, fl. 1766
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invitation for a visit
Henry St. John asks Robert, Jr. to pay him a visit if the weather permits it this winter. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03089
1766/12/22
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: determined to clear debts
Peter Robert writes that he is relieved that his father's anger towards him has subsided, and he promises to stay away from business of any kind, and to pay all of his debts within the next year. He also agrees to sell a house in Harlem, and notes...
GLC03107.03090
1766/12/24
Walter & Robert Cambridge Livingston, fl. 1766-1768
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: troublesome tenants on the Manor
"It gives me a great deal of uneasiness to hear that those Pests of Society are still lurking in your Manor, and are endeavoring to take ev'ry possible means that lays in their power to sully & destroy your happiness, but I'm in great hopes that the...
GLC03107.03091
1766/12/29
Schuyler, John, Jr., fl. 1766
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rioters at the Manor
John, Jr. writes that he is sorry to hear that Robert, Jr. is troubled by riotous tenants at the Manor, and hopes that Robert, Jr.'s life is not in any danger.
GLC03107.03092
1768/01/14
Account of Myndert Schutt with Robert Livingston, Jr.
The account began on 30 December 1766.
GLC03107.03093
1767/11/03
Coombe, Samuel, fl. 1767
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: labor performed on the Manor
GLC03107.03094
1768/06/10
Account of Isaac Benton re: labor performed on the Manor
Benton signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr. on p.2, dated 20 June 1768. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.03095
1767/10/20
Rosman, Fite, fl. 1767
Account
GLC03107.03096
1767/09/07
Schermerhorn, Teunis, fl. 1767
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.re: services rendered
The account began on 12 January 1767. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.03097
1767/01/15
Account of John Baker with Robert Livingston, Jr,
GLC03107.03099
1767/01/05
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice on building a mill
Duane informs Robert, Jr. of the procedure of picking a jury to survey their land, and also asks Robert, Jr.'s advice on how to build a successful mill for his tenants. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.03100
1767/01/09
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: meeting of the Supervisors
Stevenson expresses his disappointment at not seeing Robert, Jr. at the last meeting of the Supervisors, but notes that most of the men could not attend due to inclement weather.
GLC03107.03101
1768/01/08
Account of John Baker with Robert Livingston, Jr.
The account began on 16 January 1767.
GLC03107.03102
1767/12/18
Account of Hendrick Schutt with Robert Livingston, Jr.
Schutt purchased wheat from Robert, Jr., and in turn carted coals at the Manor.
GLC03107.03103
1768/03/23
Account of Abisha Washburn with Robert Livingston, Jr.
The account began in January 1767. Washburn purchased wheat and corn from Robert, Jr. and in turn performed labor on the Manor.
GLC03107.03104
1767/01/24
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: defense of title to Manor of Livingston
Duane informs Robert, Jr. of the 3 main points that he must emphasize in the law suit challenging his rights and title to the Manor of Livingston. Duane expresses great confidence in Robert, Jr.'s chances of winning the case.
GLC03107.03105
1767/11/20
Account of Zacheriah Curtice & Mathys[e] Koons with Robert Livingston, Jr.
GLC03107.03106
1767/01/29
Snoek, Godfree, fl. 1767
Agreement of Robert Livingston, Jr. to rent a farm to Godfree Snoek
The document states that Robert, Jr. will rent a farm on the Manor of Livingston to Godfree Snoek and his wife, and also outlines the contents of their annual rent. Snoek signed with his mark.
GLC03107.03107
1767/01/30
Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: increase in flour shipping to Liverpool
Robert Cambridge states the price of flour and brown bread in New York, and notes that there has been an increase in flour shipping between New York and Liverpool. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03108
1767/02/02
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re:
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.03109
1767/02/24
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shameful neglect of business with the Sheriff
Yates writes that some business concerning the Sheriff has been shamefully neglected, and notes "this is one of my Reasons why I have left off the Mayors Court Practice above four years since."
GLC03107.03110
1767/03/02
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: anxiously awaiting the arrival of his vessels
Peter Robert writes that none of his vessels have arrived yet, which makes him quite nervous. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03111
1767/04-1767/06
Account of Johan P. Rose with Robert Livingston, Jr re: shoes
GLC03107.03114
1767/11/04
Ten Eyck, John, Jr., fl. 1776
Account with Robert Livingston, Jr. re: labor
The account began 10 April 1767.
GLC03107.03115
1755/08/15
Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for cattle
GLC03107.02908
1755/08/21
Livingston, John
to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]
GLC03107.02909
1755/08/29
Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: happy to hear of Robert, Jr.'s recovery
Waddell writes that he is happy to hear that both Robert, Jr. and his son are beginning to recover from their respective ailments. He also makes note of some trading matters. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02910
Richards, William, fl. 1781-1787
Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston, Jr.
GLC03107.02911
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: tea, writing paper, and shirt buttons
GLC03107.02912
Deffoe, Daniel, fl. 1755
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for pig iron
GLC03107.02913
1755/09/01
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchasing supplies for the army
Peter explains that there will be a delay in his payments since purchasing supplies for the army has depleted his funds. He discusses some recent trading transactions, and the movement of soldiers in the area. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02914
Livingston, John, 1714-1786
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: best wishes for recovery
John sends his hope that Robert, Jr. and his son will have a quick recovery from their ailments and "bear this visitation with Christian Patience & Resignation." He mentions a recent sale of rum, and notes that no news has come from Europe since...
GLC03107.02915
Memorandum concerning Robert Livingston, Jr. [in Dutch]
GLC03107.02916
GLC03107.02917
Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: glad to hear of Robert, Jr. and son's recovery
Margaret writes that she is glad to hear that Robert, Jr. and his son are recovering from their accident, and requests a shipment of wheat. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02918
1755/09/03
Moore, Thomas, fl. 1749-1755
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: financial dispute
Moore requests Robert, Jr.'s assistance with a financial dispute. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02919
1755/09/20
GLC03107.02920
Breese, Sidney, fl. 1755
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: cotton
GLC03107.02921
1755/09/26
GLC03107.02922
1755/09/27
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for disagreeable tea
Waddell apologizes for Robert, Jr.'s dissatisfaction with the last shipment of tea, and notes that he is expecting another parcel of tea, which Robert, Jr. should find to be more agreeable. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02923
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